Secret Swaziland

Highlights

Walking with Wildlife

Traditional Dancing

Mbuluzi Private Reserve

Lion Safari

Search for Black Rhino

from £4,950 per person

Discovering Swaziland at your own pace is a wonderful way to explore the Kingdom. Swaziland is unique in the fact that there are lots of places where you can walk unaccompanied in reserves – where there is no big game! This is an opportunity to have your own mini adventure visiting charming and intimate reserves set away from the mass hubbub of tourism.

Travelling on a self drive in Swaziland is very safe and exceptionally easy. Have a stress free journey around the Kingdom at your own pace. Stop whenever you want and soak up the peaceful ambience of Swaziland.

The Kingdom has eluded mass tourism and its discreet and untouched attractions are delightful. Travelling distances are short so there is more time relaxing by water holes, spending time with the local people and exploring the stunning scenery.

Price includes flights, accommodation, breakfast and dinner, 4 safaris, car hire, back up and park fees.

Itinerary

Days 1 – 3: Mlilwane – walk with zebra and antelope
Mlilwane is Swaziland’s oldest protected area and gave birth to the concept of nature conservation in the Kingdom. Enjoy the unique opportunity to walk amongst zebra and antelope or sip a gin and tonic and watch the hippo.

It is a favourite destination for discerning travellers and nature lovers. Walk along the self guided trails and discover the beauty of the highlands.

Accommodation: tented camp built on decks tucked in the natural forest above the river.

Days 6 – 8: Mbuluzi – track giraffe on footIn Mbuluzi you can do your own safari on foot or by vehicle. Stop any time, get out of your vehicle and walk if you want to. One of the main attractions are the giraffes where it is possible to walk near them without disturbing them.

Accommodation: The camp has unique luxury tents each with an en suite bathroom and fantastic outdoor showers. The thatched kitchen / lounge area is well equipped and an inviting plunge pool adds to the picture.

Days 9 – 11: Hlane – rhino on your doorstepIn the vast bushveld of eastern Swaziland where the hot, still sun of Africa beats on the dry but life-giving soils lies Swaziland’s largest protected area, Hlane Royal National Park. Hlane is home to the largest herds of game in the Kingdom and at night go to sleep listening to the distant roar of lion.

Accommodation: en-suite rondavels at the water hole. These twin rooms are beautifully designed and set in the bush where impala wander by.

Days 12 – 13: Mkhaya – the ultimate Big Game safariA premier reserve which has the elusive black rhino. Unique and intimate encounters with Mkhaya’s wildlife are exceptional and all travel within the reserve is by open Land Rovers or on foot.

Accommodation: beautiful cottages situated in the bush which are laid out discretely in the riverine forest overlooking the dry riverbed. Luxury in the bush.